1) a dating class taught me to find places that give me a chance for "prolonged verbal contact"
like laundromat, etceteraa.
2) "The roof is an excuse" meaning that whatever "roof" you are "under" is an excuse to start a conversation.
esxcample: Bus stop "Does this bus run on time, usually?"
line outside restaurant: I recommend the chicken marengo here. have you aever had it?